General Labor I - 1st shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonuses (referral, production, etc.)

Job summary

Hearthside Food Solutions in Des Plaines, IL is hiring for a range of general labor positions across its facilities. Prior manufacturing experience isn’t required; a strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities include supporting production lines, weighing, packaging, and maintaining GMP-compliant work areas. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package after the qualifying period.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs or willingness to learn.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality and any signs of foreign material contamination.
• Supply production lines as needed.
• Responsible for correct placement of product on line or in containers, boxes, or pallets.
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMPs

Math skills

Safety policies

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Des Plaines - Bldg 1 & 2, 1938 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Who We Are:

With over 11,000 employees at over 40 facilities across US & Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. We strive to understand our team members and support them however we can. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people. We want team members that will support us in owning safety together – speaking up when they see a problem. When we focus on our people and safety, it ensures we all are driving better performance as well as on time delivery to our customers!

What We Want to Give to You:

We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonuses (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary:

We have a variety of general labor openings throughout our facilities. Previous manufacturing experience isn’t needed! What is important is a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment! You might be mixing products, weighing/scaling material, packaging material, or supplying our lines with product. Whatever role you are assigned to, you will need to be reliable and able to work within industry standard Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times. Some of the GMPs will vary by location (i.e., artificial nails/eyelashes, nail polish, jewelry, etc. cannot be worn while producing and/or packaging food products).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect product for quality and any signs of foreign material contamination.
• Supply production lines as needed.
• Responsible for correct placement of product on line or in containers, boxes, or pallets.
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of GMPs or willingness to learn.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to various machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Team environment; all employees must work together and communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and work with hands throughout the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Environment may be very cold or very warm, depending on location.

Starting Pay: $17.00/hr. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including health, dental, a registered pension plan, and wellness benefits after the qualifying period.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Des Plaines - Bldg 1 & 2, 1938 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America